Zoom has appointed ex-Microsoft executive Michelle Chang to replace outgoing Chief Financial Officer Kelly Steckelberg.
Chang joins following more than 24 years at Microsoft, according to her LinkedIn profile, where she was most recently Chief Financial Officer of Microsoft’s commercial sales and partner organisation.
Chang said: “I’m excited to join Zoom as the company executes on its mission to deliver customer happiness by providing an innovative platform that enables the future of workplace communications and collaboration
“I look forward to rolling up my sleeves and working with the entire Zoom team to help support customers, as well as drive long-term growth and shareholder value.”
Chang will report to Zoom CEO and founder Eric Yuan from 7 October, overseeing Zoom’s financial organisation and strategy.
Other executive positions at Microsoft saw her work across modern workplace, including Microsoft Teams and Office 365.
Zoom CEO Yuan said: “We are thrilled to welcome Michelle to Zoom as we continue to drive innovation, growth and value creation across our platform, especially as we advance our Zoom 2.0 vision and AI-first work platform strategy.
“Michelle is a results and values-driven leader with a strong track record of overseeing and implementing growth initiatives while developing and engaging talent across functions.”
Steckelberg Departs
Outgoing CFO Steckelberg informed Zoom of her intention to leave on 16 August, with the split formally concluded on 21 August, according to a regulatory filing.
Steckelberg will stay with Zoom until after it reports earnings for the fiscal quarter ending 31 October. She will work part-time from 10 October.
Zoom last reported earnings in August, at the same time it reported Steckelberg’s departure. CEO Yuan said at the time: “Kelly joined Zoom about two years before our successful IPO in April 2019, and her role in that has been a highlight of her time here.
“She will leverage her skills in helping companies scale and building successful businesses to help another start-up in that process for the next Zoom.
“She has been an integral part of the Zoom journey, steering our IPO in 2019 and continuing the momentum as our customer base rapidly expanded during the pandemic.
“Under her strong financial leadership, Zoom has maintained a consistent track record of profitability and cash flow growth.”
